1 Kings 3:27 cpdv — The king responded and said: “Give the living infant to this woman, and do not kill it. For she is his mother.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The king responded and said: “Give the living infant to this woman, and do not kill it. For she is his mother.” "

— 1 Kings 3:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 3 — Context

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Therefore the king said, “Bring a sword to me.” And when they had brought a sword before the king,

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he said, “Divide the living infant in two parts, and give a half part to the one and a half part to the other.”

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But the woman, whose son was alive, said to the king, for her heart was moved concerning her son, “I beg you, my lord, give the living infant to her, and do not kill him.” To the contrary, the other said, “Let it be neither for me, nor for you, instead divide it.”

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The king responded and said: “Give the living infant to this woman, and do not kill it. For she is his mother.”

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Then all of Israel heard about the judgment that the king had judged, and they feared the king, seeing that the wisdom of God was in him to accomplish judgment.

1 Kings 3:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 3:27 say?
1 Kings 3:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The king responded and said: “Give the living infant to this woman, and do not kill it. For she is his mother.” ”
Where is 1 Kings 3:27 in the Bible?
1 Kings 3:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 3, verse 27.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 3:27.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 3:27 in?
1 Kings 3:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 3:27?
1 Kings 3:27 reads (CPDV): “The king responded and said: “Give the living infant to this woman, and do not kill it. For she is his mother.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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